Easy Reindeer Chow Christmas Snack Mix: Best 10-Minute Holiday Treat
A quick and easy no-bake holiday snack mix made with Chex cereal, pretzels, peanuts, M&Ms, and white chocolate, dusted with powdered sugar for a snowy finish. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect for last-minute parties, gifting, or holiday snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup pretzel twists, broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup salted peanuts
- 1 cup M&Ms, holiday colors preferred
- 1 cup candy canes, crushed (optional)
- 16 ounces white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In your largest mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal, broken pretzel pieces, salted peanuts, and holiday M&Ms. If using crushed candy canes, add them now. Gently toss everything together with your hands so it’s evenly distributed.
- Place the white chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each, until melted and smooth (about 1.5 to 2 minutes total). Stop while there are still a few lumps; the residual heat will melt them as you stir.
- Pour the melted white chocolate over the cereal mixture. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold everything together until every piece is coated, working quickly but carefully to avoid crushing the cereal.
- Spread the coated mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Let it cool for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the slightly cooled mixture into a large ziplock bag or paper bag. Add the powdered sugar, seal the bag, and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until every piece is evenly coated.
- Spread the powdered mixture back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Let it set completely at room temperature, about 15-20 minutes.
- Once set, break up any large clumps with your hands. Transfer to a serving bowl or portion into gift bags.
Notes
Don’t skip the coconut oil; it helps the white chocolate coat evenly and prevents clumping. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes before adding powdered sugar to avoid a sticky mess. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. For best texture, avoid refrigerating. This mix tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
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